Stephen Howard

NBA player, Leadership Expert, ESPN & FOX Sports College Basketball Analyst, Collegiate All-American.
Stephen trains leaders, organizations, and executives an astonishing game changing plan for breakthrough success. If you’re ready to take your team to the next level you’ll want to hear the extraordinary story of how Stephen discovered the three steps that position sports teams and business organizations to become the leading edge, champions in their field even in times of dynamic change.
Stephen received accolades early in his career and made it to the top in academics, athletics and as a leadership expert.  At DePaul University, he was the first and last member of the men’s basketball team to be named First Team Academic All-American and as a senior earned the prestigious Anson Mount Scholar Athlete Award which is given annually to the nation’s premier scholar-athlete. Stephen played four years in the NBA for the Seattle Supersonics, San Antonio Spurs, and the Utah Jazz, including the 1996-1997 Jazz team that went to the NBA Finals against Michael Jordan and the Bulls.
After the NBA, Stephen lived in 12 different countries including France, Spain, China, and Israel immersing himself in the unique cultures of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He then joined ESPN as a college basketball analyst and FOX Sports as an NBA studio analyst for the New Orleans Pelicans and the Oklahoma City Thunder and later earned a Master of Organizational Leadership traveling the world empowering individuals and organizations with strategies and concepts to enhance their performance, productivity and profitability and leave a legacy. In 2021, Stephen began working in the DE&I space as a consultant with the NBA Academy, and Major League Soccer, in addition to his work as a Sports Envoy to the Sports Diplomacy Division of the U.S. Department of State.
  • Graduated DePaul as the only men’s basketball player in the top 5 all time in scoring and rebounding, all-time leader in free throws made, and the all-time leader in games played.
  • First high school private school player in the Dallas, Fort Worth metroplex to play in the NBA.
  • Serves on the University of Dallas, Gupta MBA Advisory Board (current)
  • Vice President of the NBA Alumni Dallas Chapter (current)
  • Born in Dallas July 15, 1970
  • Graduated DePaul in 1992
  • Made the NBA in 1992 as an undrafted rookie with one invitation to an NBA rookie camp with the Utah Jazz
  • At DePaul awarded first team Academic All American 1990-1991
  • Awarded first team Academic All American 1991-1992 (only player at DePaul to accomplish this feat)
  • Awarded the prestigious Anson Mount Scholar Athlete given annually to the top scholar athlete in the country. 1992
  • Awarded All American in 1992 with Shaq, Jimmy Jackson, Alonzo Mourning and Allan Houston (and others)
  • Inducted to DePaul Hall of Fame in 2009

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PPH Speakers Network helped us secure the perfect speaker for our leadership summit. Their sports story captivated our audience and inspired immediate action.
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PPH Speakers Network helped us secure the perfect speaker for our leadership summit. Their sports story captivated our audience and inspired immediate action.
– John Smith, Event Planner
PPH Speakers Network helped us secure the perfect speaker for our leadership summit. Their sports story captivated our audience and inspired immediate action.
– John Smith, Event Planner
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